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Myrtle Powell Stump

Myrtle Powell Stump, 97 of Lancaster, went to her heavenly home Saturday, October 07, 2017. Born Friday, February 13, 1920 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky, she was the 4th of 5 children of the late Roscoe & Lula Robinson Powell. Myrtle’s mother died in a fire in 1929 & her father Roscoe married Susie Pennington, they together raised Roscoe & Lula’s five children. She was a member of Lancaster Baptist Church, grew beautiful flowers and vegetables in her garden, & enjoyed feeding her birds and teaching her family about them. Myrtle & husband Link opened the first self-serve grocery store in Lancaster in the year 1947, & spent many years as church custodians. She cared for her disabled daughter Patsy Austin for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Link Stump, daughter; Patsy Austin, & son; Donald Ray Stump.
Survivors include a son; Phillip (Virginia) Stump of Lancaster, daughter; Kathryn Darby of Nicholasville, & Sue Ann (Billy W.) Davis of Lancaster, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, & 6 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 09, 2017 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home with Jim Cook & Rick Stump officiating and burial following at Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Creag Sutton, Shawn Darby, Nick Stump, Rodney Renfro, Bo Renfro, & Steve Austin. Honorary pallbearers include all of her great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to Heritage Hospice or the Salvation Army. Friends & family can share memories or leave condolences on her tribute wall at, www.ramsey-young.com. Ramsey-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

19 Condolences

Ruth Rhorer FainPostedOctober 7, 20179:26 pm

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and the family

Ricky SparksPostedOctober 7, 201710:18 pm

Phillip Sue Ann and family, my deepest sympathy in the passing of Mrs. Stump….the Stumps were wonderful people, I bought groceries at Link Stumps for several years, and they kept the cleanest store.

Ron and Pat GoensPostedOctober 7, 201710:44 pm

Sorry to hear Phillip and family in our prayers

Beverly Newton GiffordPostedOctober 7, 201711:51 pm

I am sorry for the Stump family on the loss of Mrs. Stump. As a young girl we lived in an apartment over their store. She was always so nice to my sister and I when we were lucky enough to get a quarter from our parents for some candy. She was so patient while we had to make the big decision of what kind of candy to buy. RIP Mrs. Stump.

Paula HatfieldPostedOctober 8, 201712:49 pm

So sorry for the Stump family. I remember your Mother and father both at the store . She was a kind, caring person . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Adela, Sue and Patrick StevensonPostedOctober 8, 20178:59 pm

So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Stump she was a very nice lady.

Deereke StumpPostedOctober 8, 201710:07 pm

Speechless and prayers.

Billy and Marilyn BoydPostedOctober 8, 201710:43 pm

So sorry for your loss and prayers for the family

Jan Grimes NeecePostedOctober 8, 201711:18 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mrs. Stump’s family. She made a strong and lasting impression on me as a GA at Lancaster Baptist. Her patience, compassion, and faithfulness set a wonderful example. A Christ-like spirit is a wonderful legacy to leave.

Sandra HendersonPostedOctober 9, 20173:12 am

So very sorry, my sympathy to this lovely family.

Barbara HalePostedOctober 9, 20174:02 am

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Stump. She was a fine lady! My condolences to all of the family.

Rita RhodusPostedOctober 9, 20176:16 am

Prayers for the family. She was a wonderful lady.

Anne HendersonPostedOctober 9, 20173:41 pm

Sorry for the loss of your mother, Sue Ann.

Belinda stumpPostedOctober 9, 20173:52 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Stump family.
I shall always be grateful for Myrtle’s help with my spiritual walk. 🙏🏽

The Elleman FamilyPostedOctober 9, 20177:40 pm

So sorry for your loss..Love and Prayers!

Patty and Gene CookPostedOctober 9, 20179:10 pm

Patty and I just found out today from Jim.Susie,Roscoe,Myrtle and Mister Link are happy today. God bless you All.

Charlotte DennyPostedOctober 9, 201711:08 pm

Sue Ann , my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful caring woman. May God give you Comfort.. I am sorry I was not there to pay my respects to your mother, a great lady. I was out of town from Friday morning until today and just found out I missed the funeral.

Sherry HoskinsPostedOctober 11, 201712:28 am

I was so sorry to learn today of the passing of Mrs. Stump. I visted with her for years during her residency at McDowell Place, bringing her the christian fiction she so enjoyed. It was a blessing to know her as her kindness and Christian faith shone through. My deepest sympathy to her family for the loss of a special lady

Arlene Martin RominePostedOctober 15, 20179:01 pm

I have have many fond memories of Myrtle and Link Stump. They very graciously took me to away Ball games with Patsy. There always was many memorable conversations with them in the Grocery. Love and best wishes to Phillip, Kathryn, and Sue Anne and the rest of the family. I am sure she passed as she lived, fully in control. She will be missed by many people.